what should i pump gas for TSX?

LeeMaster · 10-24-2009, 04:10 PM

im a noob at this, but the dealership told me that the TSX can be used for 87(Regular Unleaded) and the book also said it too. but somewhere along of my research, i see people say its better for the TSX if you use 90(Premium unleaded) because it saves a little more gas in the long run. and its also healthier for the car, is this true?

Age · 10-24-2009, 07:32 PM

My gas cap says to use premium fuel. So I obey. There are a lot of threads on this subject.

tsx4life · 10-24-2009, 07:33 PM

manuel says its recommended to use premium......but iv been using premuim since iv gotten the car...

mclovintsx · 10-24-2009, 08:07 PM

Well from what I've read, if you use the lower grade gasoline (87 etc) you'll be getting worse performance and gas mpg than if you were to use 91. I usually use ONLY Shell or Chevron and MAYBE mobil. 91 of course.

CraZie · 10-24-2009, 08:19 PM

BP highest grade or hess. dont go cheap its your car man. you only save a couple of dollars of a tank full.

KBH · 10-24-2009, 08:59 PM

I'll admit I use 87. My TSX is a highway commuter car and I rarely live in VTEC range. The car could probably be somewhat livelier in the stoplight derby with 91, but I don't miss it. I average 30.5 mpg just about every tank. It goes up to 32 when I dump in a bottle of fuel injector cleaner/octane booster every 5K miles. I have 108 k miles on the car and the engine has never knocked and still runs like a jewel

2K6TSX · 10-25-2009, 01:58 PM

I run shell 91 all the time..occasionally if a shell is not around I'll use esso or sunoco, but always premium.

griffojm · 10-25-2009, 03:28 PM

Use the premium fuel. You will get better MPG and will not experience knocking/pinging.

autox228 · 10-25-2009, 04:35 PM

I'd go premium too. I've always pumped premium with all my Hondas unless it was stock Civic.

2K6TSX · 10-26-2009, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by autox228

I'd go premium too. I've always pumped premium with all my Hondas unless it was stock Civic.

Now that I haven't done.. I've only used premium if its recommended for my car..and most hondas do not need premium with the exception of the newer Si and the newer acuras..

LeeMaster · 10-26-2009, 03:21 PM

thanks a lot you guys. yeah, i guess we got the wrong information from the dealer or something. i didnt realize newer cars such as the TSX needed 90 premium fuel, it was no wonder why when i test drove the car i felt a lot of power. but after i took it home and my wife refueled the car with 87 regular, i didnt felt the power like how i did when i test drove it at the dealer. >_<

i only drove my TSX for 3 days, but now its been 2 months since i last drove it. i am military after all, hoping for a tune up when i get back with all the money thats sitting at home.